- Finnair to Start Direct Mumbai-Helsinki Flights[Jun. 12, 2007]
Finland's national carrier Finnair is all set to start direct flights between Helsinki in Finland and Mumbai in India from June 27, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) quoted Christer Haglund, senior vice president of the airline, as saying on June 12.
- Pacific Blue Goes Green[Jun. 12, 2007]
On June 12, New Zealand airline Pacific Blue officially launched its carbon offset program as part of an integrated strategy to address greenhouse gas emissions. All monies collected from the scheme will go towards Government approved New Zealand projects to reduce carbon emissions.
- Coventry Airport Reduces Fees & Charges by Up to 60%[Jun. 13, 2007]
Coventry Airport's new management is demonstrating its commitment to attract new airlines to the West Midlands Airport by reducing the fees and charges levied at the airport's customers. In some cases the fees have been reduced by more than 60%.
- Qantas Welcomes Return of A380 with First Australian Flight[Jun. 07, 2007]
On June 7, Qantas welcomed the return to Sydney of the Airbus A380 with a special promotional flight - the first time the aircraft has flown with passengers in Australia.
- Name Australia's Newest International Airline or Aircraft[Jun. 07, 2007]
Virgin Blue Airlines is calling on the creative minds of Australians to help name its new International Airline or the aircraft it will operate, scheduled for take off next year.
- New Rules on Hand Baggage Liquids at Dubai International Airport[May 24, 2007]
Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) will implement new security regulations on hand baggage liquids, aerosols and gels at Dubai International Airport starting June 17, 2007. The announcement follows a recent decision by the General Civil Aviation Authority to enforce rules as specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) for its member states.
- Meet The Newest Young Explorer on Singapore Airlines[Jun. 04, 2007]
She's inquisitive and determined, a real problem-solver and oh-so-cute. She is the next big thing in children's television - Dora The Explorer.
- SWISS to Introduce Service to Delhi[Jun. 01, 2007]
SWISS is to add Delhi (India) to its network. The new route can be operated thanks to the addition of five further aircraft to the SWISS long-haul fleet, enabling the carrier to both increase frequencies on existing routes and introduce service from Switzerland to this new destination. The addition of Delhi should both boost the Swiss economy and enhance Switzerland's vacation appeal.
- THAI Joins Reforestation Project[Jun. 09, 2007]
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is organizing the "Plook Cheewit Hai Pandin" project to celebrate the anniversary of His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday on December 5, 2007, and to continue to preserve forested areas following the lead of His Majesty's Royal Development Project. This year, THAI has arranged to bring 300 staff to participate in the project at Huai Sai Royal Development Center, Cha-Am District, Phetchaburi Province on June 16, 2007.
- Flybe Announces Terminal Change at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport[May 31, 2007]
From June 12, 2007, all Flybe flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle will operate from Terminal 1.